Can’t Miss Marinara Sauce

This no-fail, can’t-miss sauce can be made in advance and used in a variety of recipes. Kids will love it on whole-wheat pizza! Double the recipe and freeze half as a delicious and simple staple sauce.

To prepare the sauce: In large sauce pan over medium-high heat, steam sauté the onion and garlic with a tablespoon of water or broth at a time to avoid sticking, stirring frequently until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add water or broth as needed to prevent sticking. Add the herbs. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking onion mixture until it starts to darken, about 2 more minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook on low to medium heat for 10 – 15 minutes. As sauce begins to thicken, add any remaining broth and black pepper to taste. When done, turn off heat and add fresh herbs. Serve over whole-wheat pasta or cool to room temperature and freeze for later use.

About Chef Juan Pablo

You don't have to be wealthy to eat healthy! That's the lesson I taught as a Wellness Chef for Whole Foods Market, and working in the private kitchens of some of New York's most celebrated families. Now I bring that same recipe for health to you in an easy, accessible, fun way that can change your life. It did mine!